Wednesday, 18 December 2013

Selecting Luau Entertainers For Parties

By Eugenia Dickerson


A fantastic theme could be just the thing to make a party amazing. Some options are truly creative and inventive but a Hawaiian inspired celebration is among the most popular and can be tailored to fit any size and age group. The key comes down to finding the right props, including luau entertainers that are going to appeal to the people who will be in attendance.

Location is going to have an impact on the types of performances that will be suitable for the party. Holding the celebration inside a home, restaurant or hotel is going to limit the span of options that will be suitable for confined spaces. Backyards, parks and beaches offer a lot of open area and expand the choices, allowing for more extravagant shows to be booked.

A Polynesian dance show can be done with a single performer, though the addition of extra dancers, live music and an emcee can make it more versatile and spectacular. The routine usually includes the traditional idea of hula dancing but it also features styles from multiple Pacific islands like Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa and New Zealand. Costume changes and props help create an even more authentic experience.

Most people automatically think of beautiful hula girls when the Hawaiian theme comes up, but Polynesian warrior dancers are just as interesting and exciting. These acts typically feature island men with large muscles, serious expressions, regional costumes and traditional tribal tattoos who command attention with their very appearance. They demonstrate several dances that were meant to inspire fearlessness, power, bravery, honor and strength as they were preparing for battle.

If looking to make a seriously inspiring impression, hiring a fire-knife act for the party is a sure way to solicit many gasps and excited exclamations. The show moves at a very fast pace and the frenzied energy produced by flaming knives being twirled and tossed at high speeds is a great way to close the event and leave guests reveling. Nighttime is the best for performances of this type and, for safety sake, it should only be done in open air or high ceiling locations with all required fire permits in place.

As an alternative to the fire-knife show, or as a lead in, the fire poi routine is another great choice. This dance comes from New Zealand and features flaming balls on being spun and twirled on the ends of long cords, creating magnificent light designs in the air. Again, precautions should be taken to insure maximum safety during this type of performance.

One thing that really engages the audience is to get them involved in the actual performance. Performers could invite someone to join them on stage to learn a dance, play a drum, blow a conch shell or even try to twirl unlit poi balls. This provides them with a more memorable experience that will stick in their minds long after the party ends.

The range of luau entertainers is versatile enough to fill virtually any party need from the very simple to the most extravagant. Dancers, musicians, bird trainers, craftsmen, singers and celebrity impersonators are just a few of the many options available. Consider the space available before booking acts and always be sure to check local ordinances if fire performances are being considered.




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